Sharks lose in Dallas to end bad trip

February 24, 2013 12:29 AM

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DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars fights with Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars fights with Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald ... more

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) takes control of the puck after tripping Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. Marleau was called for a penalty on the play. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau (12) takes control of the puck after tripping Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in ... more

Dallas Stars right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) as Brad Stuart (7) and Joe Pavelski (8) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Dallas Stars right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) as Brad Stuart (7) and Joe Pavelski (8) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, ... more

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) trips Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. A penalty was called on Marc-Edouard Vlasic for the play. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) trips Dallas Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon (4) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. A penalty was called on ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks skates the puck against Eric Nystrom #24 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Dan Boyle #22 of the San Jose Sharks skates the puck against Eric Nystrom #24 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Cris Nilstorp #41 of the Dallas Stars makes a save against the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Cris Nilstorp #41 of the Dallas Stars makes a save against the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Michael Ryder #73 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck in front of Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Michael Ryder #73 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck in front of Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars fights with Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: (L-R) Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars fights with Joe Thornton #19 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Andrew Desjardins #10 of the San Jose Sharks skates the puck against Philip Larsen #36 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Andrew Desjardins #10 of the San Jose Sharks skates the puck against Philip Larsen #36 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks in goal against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks in goal against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Justin Braun #61 into goalie, Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Justin Braun #61 into goalie, Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Justin Braun #61 into goalie, Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Justin Braun #61 into goalie, Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Tim Kennedy #46 of the San Jose Sharks skates the puck against Michael Ryder #73 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Tim Kennedy #46 of the San Jose Sharks skates the puck against Michael Ryder #73 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Michal Handzus #26 of the San Jose Sharks during play against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Michal Handzus #26 of the San Jose Sharks during play against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Justin Braun #61 into goalie, Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the Dallas Stars skates the puck against Justin Braun #61 into goalie, Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in ... more

San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) and Dallas Stars left wing Eric Nystrom (24) skate for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22) and Dallas Stars left wing Eric Nystrom (24) skate for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Dallas Stars center Ryan Garbutt (40) and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) skate for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero) less

Dallas Stars center Ryan Garbutt (40) and San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) skate for control of the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM ... more

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) less

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Antti Niemi #31 of the San Jose Sharks makes a save against Jamie Benn #14 of the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on February 23, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald ... more